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  • jimsmegos
    Mego Dork
    • Nov 9, 2008
    • 4519

    #16
    I too want to say thanks for what all you guys did accomplish. It really was no small feat. And while this line may be gone your legacy will remain. And that's only the super heroes. May none of us discount all the even better work you guys have done, are doing and will be doing.

    Much love!

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    • Timothy2251
      Jerks beef with Ten Bears
      • Mar 15, 2008
      • 1960

      #17
      Paul, Joe, words can't express my admiration and appreciation for everything you did to bring the Retro Heroes to life and our collections. You caught a lot of praise, you caught some (undeserved) flack, but all in all, you delivered, and delivered like bosses! 15 brand new heroes and villains! Revamps of several classic heroes - we now have the Big 7 of the JLA thanks to you lot!

      You guys, along with your partners, employees, etc. carried on the Mego legacy by filling in the gaps, and giving a whole new generation access (when possible) to a new level of fun. Well done, all of you!

      OK, so this is the end of the road for the DC Retro Heroes. Far from the end of the road for EMCE, however. Dr. Who, Twilight Zone, Venture Bros. all on the horizon. Possible reappearances from Star Trek and Dark Shadows (maybe?). Plus more Universal Monsters! Zombies! Who knows what else?

      All right, enough praise - I got some open shelf space here - I needs more EMCE stuff! GET BACK TO WORK!

      Also, extra special kudos and salutes to Mr. Marty Abrams himself, the man who started it all! Our childhoods would have been much less terrific without you and the original Mego crew, sir!
      Last edited by Timothy2251; Jun 16, '11, 6:58 PM.
      "It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues. There is iron in your words of death for all Comanche to see, and so there is iron in your words of life. No signed paper can hold the iron. It must come from men. The words of Ten Bears carries the same iron of life and death. It is good that warriors such as we meet in the struggle of life... or death. It shall be life."

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      • cactus725
        Caped Crusader
        • Feb 8, 2010
        • 703

        #18
        Thanks Guys...Had a GREAT Christmas because of you!!!

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        • jemboy2004
          Persistent Member
          • Aug 14, 2005
          • 1703

          #19
          I have not been this saddened by an end of a toy line in many many many years. Last time I was this bummed out by the end of a toy line was about 25 years ago with the end of JEM. This line was like seeing all the figures from my childhood I always wanted being done like: Cheetah, Black Manta, Sinestro, Captain Cold, Flash, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman finally done right.

          My godson asked me for the 2nd wave for his birthday(Batman was the reason of course) and when he got them and was so excited! It was like going back in time. I can remember Mike being that excited when we got mego's when we were kids.

          I am so thankful we got what we did and I'm so glad you guys made these and I thank you for the new memories I got from them. I will really miss this line :(

          I supected this was coming when I asked many TRU manager's about these figures and all of them told me the same thing. They were no longer carrying the line. I hoped there was some explanation and my logical thinking was was off, sadly it wasn't, it was just as I had feared. I continued to hope the line would continue as an online exclusive series like Mattel had done with other lines. I'm still hoping this can happen.

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          • PNGwynne
            Master of Fowl Play
            • Jun 5, 2008
            • 19900

            #20
            Thank you, Emce! I love my Flash, Black Manta, & others.
            WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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            • Fuzzysnail
              Persistent Member
              • Feb 18, 2007
              • 1048

              #21
              It wasn't that long ago that it was considered fact that we would never see any Mego Super heroes...the shock of finding out what Paul was up to was inspiring, but still hard to believe. Its amazing what you guys have accomplshed, and you have brought Megos to my children. Thank you for that. THanks for everything guys, its been a great run. Its my Hope that we someday see the Marvel Heroes to follow.

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              • ddgaff1132
                Persistent Member
                • Oct 3, 2007
                • 1709

                #22
                It was great while it lasted! Wasnt it? To walk into a toystore and see those 8" guys on card again. Like stepping through a timewarp and ending up in a K-mart in the 70's. But thanks to Doc. My Mego quest still continues. Though major corporations like Mattel have dropped out of the Mego Market. People like Doc will help me create more customs to fill my ranks. Keep 'em flying Paul!
                Check out my picture library of Mego-ish compatible vehicles with ID data.
                MEGO MOTORS

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                • Tothiro
                  Kitten Mittens
                  • Aug 28, 2008
                  • 1342

                  #23
                  Yeah Paul, Joe, and Co... HUGE thanks. It's hard for me to imagine anyone being more upset at the news than you guys considering all the work you put into this.
                  We're all bummed now but I have faith there will be more awesome in the near future, not to mention the other great lines being put out.

                  ... So Paul... About those Marvel guys...

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                  • stevenlore
                    Museum Super Collector
                    • Oct 4, 2009
                    • 177

                    #24
                    I also want to extend my gratitude to Paul, Joe, and EMCE for helping get this line made. I just picked up Shazam! from Amok Time today and he is awesome. Thanks for the awesomeness. Now contact Hasbro and make some Marvel figures. ;-)

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                    • Earth 2 Chris
                      Verbose Member
                      • Mar 7, 2004
                      • 32929

                      #25
                      I'll chime in with thanks to Paul, Joe and all the talented folks here who worked on these figures. I think they deserved a much better avenue of distribution, and a lot more support from Mattel. I hope that something can be worked out where the line will continue. But even it doesn't, it is a nice line that will be fondly remembered, and will always have a place in my collection. And my kids will remember them too!!!

                      Chris
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                      • Iron Mego
                        Wake Up Heavy
                        • Jan 31, 2010
                        • 3536

                        #26
                        Yes, big thanks guys! I was really hoping to get my hands on a Batgirl for my daughter, but we have fun with the ones we have.
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                        • Iron Mego
                          Wake Up Heavy
                          • Jan 31, 2010
                          • 3536

                          #27
                          By the by, it appears many of the RAH are on sale at Amazon.
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                          • shazam7208
                            Career Member
                            • Oct 28, 2008
                            • 803

                            #28
                            My thanks as well...you guys helped bring a little more MEGO happiness to everyone!

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                            • B-Lister
                              Eccentric Weirdo
                              • Mar 19, 2010
                              • 3071

                              #29
                              Love the line. You guys did this community a solid, and you should be very proud for pulling this off.
                              Looking for Green Arrow accessories, Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, and Japanese Popy Megos (Battle Cossack and France, Battle of the Planets, Kamen Rider, Ultraman) and World Heroes figures

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                              • tllgn
                                Persistent Member
                                • Feb 6, 2010
                                • 1690

                                #30
                                yeah,my thanks to the dr.emce etc ,and yes to mattel also, it was sure fun to see most of these at retail,when i saw wave 2 at toys r us express with superman ,all those childhood mego superheros memories came racing back,going through the figures with my fingers was really a thrill,and then carrying them to the checkout,and telling a uninterested clerk about buying these type toys 35 years ago,it was fun.

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